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Schools & Resources
12 New Ecommerce Books for Summer 2018
July 1, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here’s a new batch of ecommerce books to add to your summer reading list. There are titles on digital marketing, customer experience, Instagram, content marketing, branding, and building a side ...
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Analytics & Data
17 Resources for GDPR Compliance
June 25, 2018 • Sig Ueland
The General Data Protection Regulation is now in effect. For website owners worldwide, compliance with GDPR seems daunting. Luckily, there are plenty of resources to help. Here is a list of ...
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Design & Dev Tools
22 Free Web Design Tools from Spring 2018
June 18, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Add value to your website by utilizing free resources from the design community. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from spring 2018. There are designer ...
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: June 17, 2018
June 17, 2018 • Sig Ueland
“Ecommerce Product Releases” is our twice-monthly rundown of new products, services, and collaborations that could assist merchants. In this installment, we’ve included updates on shoppable tags, digital training, product research ...
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Design & Dev Tools
15 Tools for Animation
June 11, 2018 • Sig Ueland
If you’re interested in creating content to promote your product or service, think about making a cartoon. Producing animation has several advantages over live video. You won’t need a physical ...
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Platforms & Apps
9 Free AMP Templates for Businesses
June 4, 2018 • Sig Ueland
The Accelerated Mobile Pages Project is an open-source initiative to improve website performance and experience. Its library provides a straightforward way to create web pages that are compelling and load ...
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: May 31, 2018
May 31, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late-May from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on app development, personalized shopping, fintech, shipping, influencer ...
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-May from companies that offer services to ecommerce merchants. There are updates on analytics, automated campaigns, search, customer communication, and artificial intelligence.
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Payments
12 Innovative Mobile Payment Apps
May 14, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Paying with a smartphone is easier than ever. Innovative mobile payment apps are providing consumers with new ways to exchange money with peers, purchase products, use alternative currencies, manage expenditures,
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: May 1, 2018
May 1, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late April from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on A.I., category search, online advertising, cyber ...
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Design & Dev Tools
16 Tools for Website Accessibility
April 23, 2018 • Sig Ueland
"Web accessibility" refers to content designed so that people with disabilities can access it. Accessibility involves a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological. Here is a list of tools and plugins for website accessibility, including plugins and ecommerce themes for WordPress.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: April 17, 2018
April 17, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-April from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on video content and format, accelerated mobile pages,
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Platforms & Apps
11 Free WordPress Ecommerce Themes for 2018
April 9, 2018 • Sig Ueland
The world’s most popular content management system, WordPress, has a lot to offer anyone who wants to open an online store. There’s a constant stream of new themes, many of ...
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Design & Dev Tools
20 Helpful Alexa Skills for Merchants
April 2, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Alexa skills are voice apps that enhance Alexa-driven devices. With the right skills enabled, Alexa can help merchants tracks sales, get industry-related news and tips, monitor communications, organize tasks, and ...
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: April 1, 2018
April 1, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for March from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on artificial intelligence, subscription services, new marketplaces, shopping actions and experiences, delivery tracking, and augmented reality. IBM launches new artificial intelligence platform. IBM has launched Cloud Private for Data, an integrated data science, data engineering, and app-building platform, along with Data Science Elite Team, a no-charge consultancy that advises clients on their artificial-intelligence roadmaps.
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Schools & Resources
11 New Ecommerce Books for Spring 2018
March 19, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Spring is here. And so is a new batch of ecommerce books. There are titles on digital marketing, LinkedIn ads, brand development, standing out in a crowd, and artificial intelligence. I compiled this list using Amazon. From Amazon’s “Books” category, I selected “Business & Money.” From there I chose the “Processes & Infrastructure” sub-category and selected “E-commerce.”
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: March 18, 2018
March 18, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-March from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on artificial intelligence, last-mile delivery, seed funding, “under $10” products, and crowdfunding.
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Design & Dev Tools
19 Free Web Design Tools from Winter 2018
March 12, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Utilizing free resources from the design community is a good way to add value to your website. Here is a list of new web tools and design elements from winter 2018. There are designer and developer apps, fonts, content tools, and more. All of these are free.
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Platforms & Apps
11 Product Review Plugins for WordPress
March 5, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Gathering reviews and testimonials from shoppers can generate leads and influence the decisions of others. For WordPress users, adding reviews to a website is as easy as adding the right plugin. Here is a list of product review plugins for WordPress.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: March 1, 2018
March 1, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late-February from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on free shipping, online and mobile payments, audience management, live stream purchases, and Amazon. Woot! offers free shipping to Amazon Prime members. Acquired by Amazon in 2010, daily deal site Woot! is now offering free shipping on purchases from its site to all Amazon Prime members.
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Platforms & Apps
15 Quality Themes for BigCommerce
February 25, 2018 • Sig Ueland
BigCommerce is a leading ecommerce platform, hosting more than 55,000 online stores, including prominent brands such as Martha Stewart and Toyota. With a large selection of high quality, premium themes,
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Platforms & Apps
15 Popular Themes for Shopify
February 20, 2018 • Sig Ueland
With over 100 free and premium ecommerce themes, the Shopify Theme Store gives businesses a wide range of starting points to develop the right site and build a brand. Here is a list of popular themes for Shopify. There are themes for single products and small and large catalogs. Several themes can also be used for a crowdfunding campaign. There are free and premium themes.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: February 19, 2018
February 19, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for February from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on content creation, delivery, mobile messaging, and multiple updates from Amazon. Snap launches Snap Store. Snap has launched Snap Store in the Snapchat Discover section.
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Social Media
13 Social Media Plugins for WordPress
February 12, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of social media plugins for WordPress. There are sharing plugins to connect your website to a wide selection of social networks. There are also plugins with specific features, such as a social locker and a social metrics dashboard. Most of these plugins are free, though many have premium plans.
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Design & Dev Tools
13 Tools for Responsive Web Design
February 5, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Responsive web design ensures a site renders well on different devices and screens. Use responsive design tools to make sure your users have an optimal viewing experience. Here is a list of responsive design tools. There are tools to build responsive web page elements, and tools to test your design on a wide variety of actual devices and screen sizes. There are both premium and free tools.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: February 1, 2018
February 1, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of product releases and updates for late-January from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on voice shopping, managed hosting, customer service solutions, personalized emails, and zero-fraud payments.
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Social Media
12 New Social Media Tools for 2018
January 29, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Improve your social media marketing this year with a slew of new tools. Create content to promote your brand, engage with customers, and track your success. Here is a list of new social media tools for 2018. There are tools to create infographics, stories, contests, and video and audio elements. There are also tools to communicate with customers, edit links on social media, and even purchase branded content from creators.
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Platforms & Apps
Ecommerce Product Releases: January 16, 2018
January 16, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of ecommerce-related product releases and updates for January. There are updates on mobile commerce, price forecasting, payment networks, and home delivery. BigCommerce and Handshake, a mobile-first B2B commerce platform, have announced a strategic partnership to bring a suite of enhanced B2B capabilities to BigCommerce customers worldwide.
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Platforms & Apps
13 Innovative Mobile Shopping Apps
January 15, 2018 • Sig Ueland
By observing mobile shopping apps, merchants can discover new shopping features that resonate with consumers. Here is a list of innovative mobile shopping apps. There are marketplaces, curated product collections, shopping communities, discount and coupon apps, augmented reality tools, and product information apps.
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Schools & Resources
12 New Business Books for 2018
January 8, 2018 • Sig Ueland
Here is a list of new and upcoming business books for entrepreneurs, managers, and creative professionals. Learn how to launch a startup, execute decisions and actions, jump into a new venture, set and achieve goals, motivate your team, create meaningful business relationships, and harness the blockchain.